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Emerson Empowers Young Female Leaders with Women2Women Conference
To say attending the Women2Women conference in 2022 in Bahrain was a transformational experience would be an understatement, said Israela Brill-Cass. “Since then, I’ve connected with hundreds of young women from around the world at the W2W conference,” said Brill-Cass, a senior affiliated faculty member in Communication Studies. “They are exceptional, outgoing, and eager to make a difference in the world.”
With Cora extended, the Red Sox have direction again
BOSTON -- The Red Sox and Alex Cora agreeing to a three-year contract extension came as a bit of a surprise on Wednesday. But it's a welcome surprise because of what it means for the franchise.With Cora signing on for three more seasons, the Red Sox have direction again. Craig Breslow wants to win, and he wants to win now, and Cora is on board for it. There is unity once again between the front office and the dugout.Breslow was in Colorado on Wednesday to finalize the deal, and received a hero's welcome from Boston players when they broke the...
Transplanted Truck Sets Up Shop In Boston Selling House Plants For Charity
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — It's like a food truck... except it's full to the brim with house plants. "We call it the roaming green house," Denise Goodman, founder of Boston Cityscapes Plant Care Inc, told WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel. Cityscapes, a company that does greenery for local offices and...
Tragedy Disrupts MBTA Red Line Service in Boston as Individual Fatally Struck by Train
Chaos ensued on the MBTA Red Line at Boston's South Station last night, after an individual was struck and killed by an oncoming train, causing substantial delays and service interruptions. The incident, which occurred during the peak of rush hour, resulted in the deployment of shuttle buses to ferry passengers between the Alewife and JFK/UMass stops, disrupting the commutes of many.
Mayer rises to No. 2 on MLB prospect expert's Top 60 ranking
According to Keith Law of The Athletic's latest Top 60 ranking, the Boston Red Sox' fourth overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft belongs in the conversation. Mayer jumped to No. 2 on the list, up one spot from Law's 2023 midseason prospect ranking. The Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday remains at No. 1.
Celtics Legend Shares Message He Sent to 2024 NBA Champions
After a dominant campaign that included steamrolling their way to a 16-3 playoff record, registering the highest postseason winning percentage in Celtics history (83.3 percent), Boston's latest title-winning team got a message from a franchise legend.
Players To Watch: Playoffs | Round 1
Playoff ultimate has arrived, and with it a fresh list of must-watch stars for the first round of games. Dependable vets, explosive athletes, and loads of talent on both sides of the disc headline this week’s watchlist. Lukas Ambrose, Seattle Cascades. Currently leading the league in blocks with 26,...
New report details how surveillance tech is used in Boston
The city released its first-ever surveillance report, which includes information on cell phone trackers, gunshot detectors, and body-worn cameras. Boston officials released the city’s first annual surveillance report this month, an overview of the dizzying array of different types of technology the city uses on a regular basis, predominantly in law enforcement efforts.
Schleicher Named Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach
BOSTON – Hollie Schleicher, who led Boston College to the 2021 NCAA title, joins the Boston University women's lacrosse staff as an assistant coach, head coach Lauren Morton announced Thursday. "We are thrilled to welcome Hollie to our BU Lacrosse family," Morton said. "Hollie is a great young coach and was an impactful leader and player during her time at Boston College. Her hard work, passion, and knowledge will undoubtedly inspire our student athletes to achieve their highest potential both on and off the field." Schleicher comes to BU after a stop at Cornell where she served as an assistant...
Neighbors rally to support family of stroke-stricken BPD sergeant
City neighborhoods and the policy community are rallying around a veteran Boston Police officer who suffered a stroke while running a road race last month. One show of support for Sgt. Jack Hynes and his family was the large gathering that turned out at a fund-raiser held on Wed., July 10, at the Playwright in South Boston.
Southie-Dot pairing is ‘Big Brothers’ pick for ‘match of the year’
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts has named Eric Wirth, 41, of South Boston, and Jalil Presley-Rogers, 17, of Dorchester, as the agency’s 2024 Match of the Year. The selection is one of nearly 4,000 matches the nonprofit serves annually with one-to-one mentoring relationships. Wirth was matched with his...
Celtics legend will be given 2024 championship ring at season opener
Bob Cousy has seen all of the Celtics NBA championships and now the Worcester resident will officially be part of the team’s 18th title win. Celtics team governor Wyc Grousbeck told the Hall of Fame point guard on Tuesday that the franchise would be present Cousy with a championship ring according to Bill Doyle of the Worcester Telegram.
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers already impressed by newest roster addition
New England Patriots safety Jabril Peppers is excited about the addition of Jaylinn Hawkins. Hawkins was signed by the organization back in March in hopes of adding more veteran safety depth to an already-loaded position. He most recently played with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he recorded 14 tackles and a pass deflection last season. Now, he joins a Patriots safety group that’s expected to be one of the best in the NFL. Peppers factors heavily into the equation considering he’s formed quite the one-two punch at the top of the depth chart, next to Kyle Dugger. He is pleased with what he’s...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
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